Nut-Free Asian Style Salad
Looking for a light, vibrant, and allergen-friendly twist on classic Asian flavors? This Nut-Free Asian Style Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy red cabbage, juicy bell peppers, and tender chicken, all brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing featuring lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and fragrant sesame oil. Perfect for those avoiding nuts, this salad is garnished with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests, packed with fresh veggies and bold Asian-inspired flair. Serve it immediately for maximum crunch and satisfaction!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Shred the red cabbage until you have about 1 cup.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks or use a julienne slicer.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and cut into thin slices.
Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips, discarding the seeds and stem.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves, discarding the stems.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into small pieces, or shred with a fork if preferred.
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, red cabbage, carrot matchsticks, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, cilantro, and chicken.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste and crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.7 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
